2015 ERLC Conference: Review and Reflection
On Wednesday, August 6, 2015, two HSF contributors, Matthew Bracey and Phillip Morgan, attended the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The conference theme, “The Gospel and Politics,” was much welcomed, especially post-Obergefell (the decision that granted marriage rights to same-sex couples). In this post, we’ll offer a summary and analysis of the day’s events. Morning Session...
The Gospel in Romans 1
Stephen J. Nichols gives a wonderful introduction to Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. In his introduction, he quotes Luther commenting the Gospel found in Romans 1. A beautiful reminder of the glorious Gospel we’ve been commissioned to share. According to the Apostle in Romans 1, the gospel is a preaching of the incarnate Son of God, given to us without any merit on our part for salvation and peace. It is a word of salvation, a...
Book Review: Christ in the Chaos: How the Gospel Changes Motherhood
by Ana Batts Nine months of pregnancy, or months (sometime years) walking the road to adoption, can never prepare you for motherhood. Before those bundles of joy are sleeping through the night, there are a thousand people telling you the “best” way to feed, clothe, diaper, and raise your baby. It doesn’t end when babies become toddlers, preschoolers, elementary age, or teenagers. There will always be people watching, making sure that...
Sleep, To The Glory of God
Most mornings I am fortunate enough to be able to hit the snooze button once before diving headfirst into a day packed full of studying, responsibilities, and tasks. I’ll subsequently drink a few cups of coffee (a Christian’s ambrosia if you will) throughout the day to keep myself alert and moving forward. I check off “to-dos” as I make visits, review Sunday School curriculum, plan activities, and study for upcoming messages and...
Are We Presenting the Gospel Correctly?
by J. Clint Adams Every generation of Christians must confront and contend with certain challenges. These can range from false doctrines within the Church, to unbelievers’ direct attacks on the faith, to varieties of moral decay. It is critical that we recognize these challenges, not only for the sake of our generation, but for the sake of coming generations, too. One of the great questions for the Church is whether it is presenting...
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